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How Should We Remember 9/11? An Anniversary Essay.
September 11th, 2001 marked the start of a new era of anti-American sentiment. In the lead-up to that fateful day, American citizens were treated with increased suspicion as they went about their routine. The public became more aware of and sensitive to acts of terrorism. And as a result, all things Islamic took a hit […]
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What Will Happen Under Donald Trump’s Presidency?
As the results of the 2016 presidential election became clear, Americans across the country sat up and took notice. The race between former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and real estate mogul and reality TV star Donald Trump was undeniably one of the most contentious in recent memory. That’s not to say that there weren’t […]
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Barack Obama’s Presidency: Hope and Change or More of the Same?
The final days of Barack Obama’s presidency will be marked by a flurry of activity as the outgoing commander-in-chief and his family depart the White House on Friday. The Obamas are set to leave 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with a few parting gifts, including the most consequential: their legacy. After two terms in office, Mr. Obama […]
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George W Bush and the Iraq War: A Disaster for America?
During the election campaign, then-candidate Donald Trump promised to end America’s wars. However, this has not been the case under his presidency. He has upped the ante on these wars. Following Trump’s announcement that he would increase military spending by $54 billion and launch a new branch of the military known as Space Force — […]
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Ronald Reagan and the Conservative Revolution in America.
Conservative American politics has been on the ascendant for decades now. It is the dominant force within the country’s ruling elite, and it is set on changing America fundamentally. We’re witnessing the implementation of a conservative revolution in America that has seen radical changes in its political, cultural, and economic structure since Ronald Reagan was […]
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Watergate and the Fall of Richard Nixon.
The Watergate Scandal, also known as the Nixon Watergate scandal or the Checkers Speech, is widely considered to be one of the most important events in American history that led to the downfall of a president. It all started when then-President Richard Nixon lost a checkers game with his two children at Camp David. The […]
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The Vietnam War: Causes and Consequences.
The Vietnam War was one of the most controversial military conflicts in American history. It pitted the North against the South and ended in an unstable settlement that is still coming to terms with nearly fifty years later. The war had many contributing factors, but its primary cause lay in political maneuvering rather than regional […]
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The 1960s in America: A Time of Revolution.
The 1960s in America were a time of great change. The country was going through enormous social and political upheaval, and the 1960s were a time of revolution for the nation. Many significant events took place during the decade, but one of them stood above the others: the Civil Rights Movement. The decade witnessed several […]
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America in the 1950s: The Eisenhower Era.
The 1950s marked the beginning of America’s second decade of the century. It was also a decade that served as a great testing ground for how the rest of America would respond to changes in the world. The growing tensions with the Soviet Union and the communist bloc Europe over their ideologies and policies, especially […]
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World War II: Causes and Consequences.
World War II was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world’s nations, including the United States, Germany, China, and the Soviet Union. The war pitted two opposing ideologies against each other: communism and fascism. World War II resulted in a victory for the Allies, who […]